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SLIG Scholarship Opportunities

-- For Immediate Release --

SLIG Scholarship Opportunities

SLIG is pleased to announce that applications
are currently being accepted for the following scholarships:

UGA Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship:Named
in honor of Jimmy B. Parker, this scholarship recognizes those who have
“demonstrated commitment to genealogical excellence and community involvement.”
Parker’s legacy of more than 50 years of service to the genealogical community serves
as the guideline for applicants to review past service and consider how SLIG
will enhance their ability to better serve in the future. The scholarship
provides full tuition to a SLIG or Academy course in January 2020.

Laura G.
Prescott SLIG Scholarship: This new
scholarship was created by the friends and colleague to honor Laura’s legacy.
Her professional accomplishments, passion for genealogical education, and
significant contributions to the community were earmarked by an infectious
smile and positive attitude. The successful applicant will receive full tuition
in the course of their choice in any SLIG program – SLIG, Academy, or Virtual –
and six nights lodging when applicable.

SLIG Scholarship for First-Time Institute
Attendees:Opened in 2016 to help first-time institute
attendees take advantage of this unique type of educational experience; open to
researchers of all levels. Provides tuition to the SLIG 2020 course of choice.

SLIG
Intermediate Foundation Scholarship:New this year, this scholarship
reaches out to those who haven’t yet attended an institute that need to
strengthen their research knowledge and skills at an intermediate level in
order to prepare to attend future institutes. Provides tuition waiver for the
SLIG Virtual Intermediate Foundations course in Fall 2019.

Deadlines:Applications for all four
scholarships are due no later than June 1, 2019. Winners will be announced after
July 1, 2019.

Complete details for each of these
opportunities and links to information about scholarships available through
other organizations may be found at SLIG.ugagenealogy.org.